Sassy: meaning, definitions and examples

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sassy

 

[ หˆsรฆsi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

attitude, personality

Sassy describes someone who is lively, bold, and full of spirit, often in a way that is slightly disrespectful or cheeky. It conveys a sense of confidence and a readiness to speak one's mind. A sassy person may use humor, sarcasm, or a playful tone to express their thoughts, often challenging social norms. While it can sometimes be perceived negatively, when used in a flattering manner, 'sassy' can signify someone who is assertive and unapologetically themselves.

Synonyms

bold, cheeky, feisty, irreverent, spirited

Examples of usage

  • She gave a sassy reply that left everyone laughing.
  • His sassy attitude made him the life of the party.
  • Don't be so sassy with your teacher.
  • Her sassy demeanor caught everyone's attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "sassy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atrevido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคถเคฐเฅเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช frech

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyebalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะฐะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zuchwaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿๆ„ๆฐ—ใช (naive)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท effrontรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descarado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cรผretkar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑด๋ฐฉ์ง„ (geonbangjin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู‚ุญ (waqih)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drzรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drzรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽš้ขœๆ— ่€ป (hรฒuyรกnwรบchว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ djarfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั‚ะฟะฐา› (betpaq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ“แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ (bednieri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sarษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atrevido

Etymology

The word 'sassy' originated from the mid-20th century, and it is believed to be a shortening of the word 'sass', which means impudence or cheekiness. The term 'sass' itself is thought to derive from the older word 'sassy', which was used in African American Vernacular English to denote a certain attitude of boldness and audacity. Initially, 'sassy' had a more negative connotation, implying rudeness or disrespect. However, over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, often highlighting a person's vivacity and lively humor. By the late 20th century, 'sassy' became a popular descriptor in pop culture, especially among women, representing empowerment, confidence, and individuality.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,127 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.